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West Sides also complained of disrespect at last week’s public hearing. Mayor Rahm Emanuel and the Chicago City Council are trying to decide how to replace the Independent Police Review Authority.
They’re seeking signatures from those living in Austin’s 42nd precinct so that voters can vote on the measure in 2017. But that will likely be too late to stop G & N Food and Liquor from opening in the 5500 block of West Van Buren.
He was remembered as a charismatic singer, actor and activist who spoke out against racism throughout his life.
Nearly 200 buildings in the 28th, 29th and 37th wards are on the list out of almost 2,000 citywide.
The Ahmeds hope to be have an Austin location, next to their liquor store in the 5900 block of West Division, up and running by November.
Pat Quinn asked members of the South Austin Coalition Community Council to sign onto his referendum ballot proposal that seeks to limit Chicago’s mayor to two terms.
Audience members, who included several elected officials, lamented the police shootings last week in Louisiana, Minnesota and Texas.
Cook County Commissioner Richard Boykin has organized Saturday’s event at By the Hand. The public is also invited Thursday, July 7th to a community meeting sponsored by the Greater Austin Independent Political Organization.
Rep. La Shawn Ford, the author of HB6266, is hopeful the Illinois House will soon vote on the measure; the Senate also would need to approve it.
West Side teens put the spotlight on the worldwide issue earlier this month as they marched near Austin Town Hall and Columbus Park.